Richard O’Brien confirmed for Crystal Maze reboot return
The legendary presenter hosted the hit Channel 4 show in the early 90s
RICHARD O'Brien has been confirmed to return to rebooted 90s Channel 4 show The Crystal Maze.
While actor, writer and comedian Stephen Merchant will be hosting the reboot, the former presenter will be making an appearance in the Stand Up To Cancer one-off show.
The legendary host will be appearing via a recorded video message at the beginning of the show when Stephen introduces celeb contestants to his computer, .
Both of the hosts then indulge in some banter as Richard jokes that he thinks that David Tennant would have been a better host than him.
The Doctor Who actor was rumoured to have been in line to host the show.
A number of stars will be appearing on the revamped show, including Michelle Keegan and Rio Ferdinand.
Former Man United defender Rio and Our Girl star Michelle will be joining a celebrity team which includes Paralympics champ Jonnie Peacock, TV and radio host Sara Cox, and comedian Josh Widdicombe.
Stephen said: “As a huge fan of the original series, I’m honoured to support Stand Up To Cancer by hosting this one-off edition of The Crystal Maze.
“Richard O’Brien and Ed Tudor-Pole leave big shoes to fill, but I have size 14 feet, so I’ll do my best.”
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This time, rather than win a day out at an adventure park (or the booby prize of a replica crystal) each celeb will be playing for time in the Crystal Dome – the gold and silver tokens they collect will all raise money for Stand Up To Cancer.
The special will be filmed in London at The Crystal Maze Live Experience and will see the celebs take on old favourites and new games for the special.
The original The Crystal Maze, presented by Richard O’Brien and Ed Tudor-Pole, aired for six series between 1990 and 1995 and became cult viewing, with fans hooked on watching a team of contestants pitting their wits against the clock within four zones of games to gain entry to the Crystal Dome.
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